People 7/20

Chelsea Vaughn is stepping down as vp, director of publishing operations, business process and support on September 30 to spend more time with her family.

Janet Rasche is appointed svp, director of publishing support, returning to the company after a nine-year absence, most recently at Macmillan as vp, operations planning.

Mora Couch has been promoted to editor and Della Farrell has been promoted to associate editor.

Matthew Ballast has been promoted to vp, executive director of publicity & marketing, now overseeing a combined publicity and marketing group.

Jessica Preeg has joined as deputy director of publicity. She was previously publicity lead at Amazon Publishing.

Kay Birkner has been promoted to assistant publisher, associate director of publishing strategy for Jabberwocky & Young Readers.

Felicia Sinusas has been promoted to associate director of publicity.

Michelle Bayuk has joined as sales and marketing manager, based out of New York.

Tara Gilbride is promoted to vp, associate publisher. Margot Stamas is promoted to director of publicity and marketing. Amanda Lang is promoted to associate director of publicity. Mary Kate Skehan is promoted to assistant director of marketing.

Chris Symanoskie has joined the company as vp, investor relations. He was previously at American Public Education.